FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS OF VOLUNTEERS

What do I get for volunteering?

You get a great
"EVENT STAFF" T-shirt, and
FREE food & drink, just like the athletes
get.

What exactly is a triathlon?

A triathlon is
a race combining swimming, biking, and running. Distances and event order vary, but are typically in
the order listed here. You will find answers to
your specific questions about triathlon by searching the web for
"Triathlon FAQ".

How do I get there and where do I go? Who do I see when I
arrive?

See Lodging and
Directions tab for directions to the race site. You should report
to the volunteer table close to day of registration tables for all races.

What volunteer opportunities or positions are there?

These are the
positions typically available on race day (unless otherwise noted), and you may be asked to do more than one of
them based on need and your availability.
Some jobs take very little time, some take most of the morning. For example, if you are asked to do Body
marking, you will be finished with this job before
the race starts, and you might then be reassigned to the transition area or a water station.

Packet stuffing (done the
week before the race)

Registration (Friday and
Saturday)

Race Setup (Friday and Saturday)

Transition area support

Bike course control

Run course control

Run aid stations

Swim course

Body marking

Medical

Post Race

Volunteer services

After registering, shortly
before the race you will most likely receive an email telling you what time to
report to the volunteer tent, and possibly what task you have been assigned. We
are very accommodating and if you don´t like
your assignment when you arrive on race day, we can move you somewhere else. We
want you to have fun as well!

How long do I have to be
there?

You will be assigned to a team that will perform a
specific service on race day, and the
time required for that team/service will vary, but will last approximately 3-4 hours. If you can't stay that long,
please let us know and we will find something
for you to do that will not require as much time, or organize your team such that someone will be
replacing you when you have to leave. We will have
volunteer needs from early in the morning through late in the afternoon, and you can stay as long as you like,
we can always find more work to be done. If
your team is through with it's service and you would like to help some more, check back in at the volunteer tent for a
new assignment.

Where will I be
positioned?

The majority of positions will be located by Transition,
however some volunteers will be placed
along the run and bike courses for water stations, safety, crowd control, and medical assistance.

Will you provide water,
snacks, if I will be working a long time without a break?

Snacks and water, etc. will be available at the volunteer
table. Volunteers in remote
positions (out on the bike course for example) might be asked to take some snacks and/or refreshments with them when
they are positioned on race day.

Can I volunteer and do
the race?

You can volunteer and race. Please let us know if you
intend to do so. We have volunteer
needs before race day for packet stuffing and registration. You might also be able to help with the events after
the race completes.

What do I do if it rains
on race morning?

Come out anyway! The race should go on rain or
shine! In the event of lightning, we will wait 30 minutes after
the last lightning strike and then the race
will go on.

Where do I check in?

There will be a volunteer tent dedicated to all volunteer
needs and check in /checkout.

What if I want to volunteer then watch someone finish/start?

Let your team
leader know and they will arrange for you to go watch the finish.

If it seems like we are done should I just take off?

Let your team
leader know if you are finished and would like to leave. If you would like to help out some more, check
back in with the volunteer tent and we will
find another assignment for you.

Where do I park?

A parking map
will be posted on the web site to show which parking garage to use.

What is a wave start?

A wave start is
a method used to separate the athletes into competitive groups for safety. Athletes are separated by age
group and gender. The wave start order
will be posted on race day. After the
first group starts swimming, the second
group will assemble in the water and get ready. When the gun goes off, they take off swimming and then the third
group assembles and so forth.